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  A fresh controversy erupts as  Oil Money,  the ex-boyfriend of Nollywood actress,  Angela Okorie,   accuses her of intimate affairs with male colleagues. Recall that Angela Okorie recently announced her breakup with Oil Money, accusing him of cheating with her colleagues in the Nollywood industry and exploiting her for personal gain and connections with influential individuals. In a recent Instagram post, Oil money claimed having an intimate affair with Angela Okorie requires a luxurious vehicle, either owned or rented, and supplying her with alcohol. “If you wan chop grandma, just get one nice car and rent one nice car and then get any type of alcohol”, He stated. He claimed that renowned Nollywood actors,  Yul Edochie ,  Zubby Michael , and  Mike Ezuruonye   have had an intimate affair with Angela Okorie. Furthermore, Oil Money claimed that Angela Okorie is unable to abstain from sexual intercourse daily and renders sexual services withou...

Celtic have signed Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney from Arsenal on a five-year contract, the Scottish Premiership champions said on Tuesday. The 28-year-old, who made his senior debut at  Celtic  in 2015, will be back at the club after six years. He made 170 appearances for the Scottish club, scoring eight goals before joining  Arsenal  in 2019. "Everybody's known for a few months and just to be here with the Celtic strip on again just feels amazing,"   Tierney  said. "When you move away from home, you grow up, you learn different things. I was in Spain (with Real Sociedad on loan) for a year, learning a different language and playing in a different league, so I'm definitely a different person. "My ambition is just for Celtic to be as successful as possible, retain our place at the top and continue to win trophies and do well for Celtic."

  Christian Eriksen says that Thomas Frank will be a perfect match for Tottenham if he, as expected, will take over the reigns at the Europa League winning club. It is by now no longer a secret that Thomas Frank is set to become new  Tottenham  coach, and  Christian Eriksen , who spent some of his best years at the club, is exited for Frank to tage charge and replace Ange Postecoglou at the helm.  "It is a perfect match for me with Thomas' history, personality and the club. If it becomes official, I'm sure it's a really nice step. Also for Denmark to get a coach in such a big club as Tottenham. It could be special",  he says and adds: "Now of course it has to happen first, but if he gets it, then I centainly wish him the best of luck", says Eriksen who was coached by Frank, when he played for Brentford in the 2021/22 season.  Also Danish national team coach, Brian Riemer, sees Thomas Frank as the perfect choice for Spurs. club in the Premier ...

The   United States   is intensifying efforts to strengthen economic relations with Nigeria and other African nations through increased trade and private sector investment, according to U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria,   Richard Mills . Speaking in Lagos during a policy address and fireside chat at the Lagos Business School, with the theme: “Toward a Robust U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership,” Mills outlined Washington’s renewed focus on Africa’s economic potential. He emphasised that the new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump is recalibrating its Africa strategy, notably through the State Department’s recently launched commercial diplomacy framework for sub-Saharan Africa — a move the ambassador described as a “new chapter in U.S.-Africa relations.” “This strategy is built on a commitment to expanding economic opportunity, deepening commercial engagement, and fostering long-term mutual prosperity,” Mills said. Highlighting the significance of Nig...

Grammy-winning Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has expressed excitement ahead of her performance at the inaugural   FIFA Club World Cup   final halftime show. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled to hold between June 14 and July 13 in the United States, with the highly anticipated halftime show billed for July 13 at the MetLife Stadium. According to a statement by Global Citizen, producers of the show, Tems will headline the show alongside Colombian hitmaker, J Balvin and American pop star, Doja, of a performance that will be broadcast live. In reaction to the historic performance, Tems expressed excitement about the significance of the show. “We’re going to bring the world together for a beautiful moment — to celebrate football, feel the unity that music brings, and help improve the lives of millions of children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund (FGCEF).”

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Daniel Afina and nine others have been abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along Gwoza-Limankara Road in Borno State. A source told Leadership in Maiduguri that one other person was murdered during the attack. The source added that Rev. Afina, the project coordinator of a Christian non – governmental organisation was returning from Mubi with two members of staff of the NGO in a vehicle when the terrorists ambushed them on the Gwoza-Limankara Road. The terrorists killed one of the staff on the spot , while they forcefully took the priest and nine others, while some scampered for safety. The family of the priest have confirmed that the terrorists had allowed Rev. Fr. Daniel Afina to speak with them, confirming his abduction, however, there has been nothing further since. They also said the gunmen have not asked for ransom at the moment. A senior official of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Borno State has also confirmed the kidnapping and murder of ...

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, has gained a significant N32.38 against the dollar on a week-on-week basis at the official foreign exchange rate market, DAILY POST reports. A review of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange rate data between Friday, May 30, and June 5, 2025, showed that the naira firmed up to N1,553.12 per dollar from N1,585.50. This means that the naira increased its value by N32.38, or 2.04 percent, in the period under review. Apart from gains at the official FX market, the naira also recorded appreciation at the black market. DAILY POST reports that the Naira ended trading at the parallel market on Thursday at N1590 per dollar from N1625 exchanged on May 30, 2025. This indicates that at the black market, the naira gained N35 against the dollar in the period under review. Speaking days back, the Governor of CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, attributed the naira’s relative stability to reforms orchestrated by the apex bank. He said the  naira had become a competitive payment s...

Bill Gates, Chair of Gates Foundation , has advised the Federal Government to continue its longstanding commitment to end polio transmission in the country. Gates said this during a media roundtable with selected journalists on Wednesday in Lagos. He emphasised that, with global funding tightening, it’s more important than ever that Nigeria maintains the momentum of polio eradication. “Now is not the time to stop because, unfortunately, the virus is still circulating, and we need stronger action, especially in the states of Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, and Kebbi. “What is important now is that the government urgently continues its longstanding commitment alongside partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) and the heroic efforts of frontline health workers to end polio transmission. “The emergence of variant polio cases remains a serious challenge and can fuel doubts about vaccine safety. “That’s why we are supporting Nigerian-led and GPEI partners like UNICEF and WHO to enga...